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Albrecht AE 6290 vs PNI Escort HP 6500

What AE 6290 does better (0) and where Escort HP 6500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Albrecht AE 6290
Albrecht · 2021AE 6290
4.7Score
0 advantages≈ £75
Higher score
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PNI Escort HP 6500
PNI · 2021Escort HP 6500
1 advantage≈ £45
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

AE 6290Escort HP 6500
124 × 10136120 × 12028
AE 6290Escort HP 6500Difference
Height101 mm120 mm−19 mm
Width124 mm120 mm+4 mm
Depth36 mm28 mm+8 mm
Weight428 g385 g+43 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AE 6290 better than Escort HP 6500?

AE 6290 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Escort HP 6500 better than AE 6290?

  1. Weight428 g vs 385 g+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Albrecht AE 6290Albrecht AE 6290≈ £754.7
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.405 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Privacy codes (CTCSS / DCS)104—
CTCSS / DCS sub-tonesYes—
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleMains / 12 V vehicle, Car socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight428 g385 g
Width124 mm120 mm
Height101 mm120 mm
Depth36 mm28 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
VOX (hands-free)Yes—
VOX sensitivity levels9—
Channel scanYesYes
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYesYes
Roger beepYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke3,5mm Klinke, RJ-11 Mikrofonbuchse
Radios in the base pack11
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